Top 10 Countries for Rare Earth Metal Production
Rare earth metal production was on the rise again in 2022, jumping to 300,000 metric tons (MT) worldwide — that’s up significantly from 190,000 MT...
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Could the Swedish Arctic hold the key to Europe’s green energy transition?
The world is on the hunt for the raw materials that will power electric vehicle production. The discovery of more than one million tonnes of...
Tanzania secures funding to develop rare earth and graphite projects
The Tanzanian government has signed framework agreements worth US$667M with three Australian companies, for the development of rare earth and graphite projects. The signing ceremony...
Global Battery Metals receives drill permit in Ireland
Global Battery Metals Ltd., a critical mineral exploration company focused on growth-oriented lithium and battery metal projects, has announced that it has secured its drill...
Eclipse showcases Greenland’s critical minerals in Europe
Eclipse Metals is making significant progress on its critical minerals work in Greenland. As it works to uncover and develop the critical mineral potential of...
Saudi Arabia will mine minerals, but can it extract maximum added value?
The kingdom wants to leverage its untapped mineral deposits to boost non-oil exports and incentivize local manufacturers to turn raw materials into high-value products. Commodity...
The Scramble for Critical Minerals Heats Up
Both Europe and the US want to loosen China’s grip over minerals needed to build electric cars and other climate-friendly high-tech tools. But rather than...
Could Sweden’s Discovery of Rare Earth Minerals Solve Europe’s Supply Problems?
Swedish mining company LKAB announced it had discovered Europe’s largest known deposit of rare earth minerals. The deposit is located in the far north of...
Lithium and Resource Nationalization: How Countries are Taking Control of Critical Minerals
A common joke among the credentialed is that the golden rule can be stated as “They, who have the gold, make the rules.” A newer,...
The critical minerals end-game?
Climate breakdown is becoming more apparent with frequent extreme weather events around the world. To reduce greenhouse gas emissions, there’s been a dramatic uptake of...
